Wisconsin Code § 302.043

Release of inmates serving risk reduction sentences
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(1) When an inmate who is serving a risk reduction sentence imposed under s. 973.031, 2009 stats., has served
not less than 75 percent of the term of confinement portion of his
or her sentence under s. 973.01 and the department determines
that he or she has completed the programming or treatment under
his or her plan and that the inmate maintained a good conduct
record during his or her term of confinement, the department
shall notify the sentencing court that the inmate has successfully
completed the requirements of his or her risk reduction sentence.
(2) Upon receipt of notice under sub. (1), the court shall release the inmate to extended supervision.
(3) Upon receiving a court order releasing the inmate under
sub. (2), the department shall release the inmate within 6 working
days, as defined in s. 227.01 (14) and as computed in s. 990.001
(4).
(4) A person released under this section, his or her residence,
and any property under his or her control may be searched by a
law enforcement officer at any time during his or her period of
supervision if the officer reasonably suspects that the person is
committing, is about to commit, or has committed a crime or a violation of a condition of release to extended supervision. Any
search conducted pursuant to this subsection shall be conducted

in a reasonable manner and may not be arbitrary, capricious, or
harassing. A law enforcement officer who conducts a search pursuant to this subsection shall, as soon as practicable after the
search, notify the department.

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